AACR Philadelphia Marathon

Loop through Philadelphia neighborhoods and Fairmount Park. Rolling hills through the park section miles 10–20. Finishes at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps.

Late November in Philadelphia: 35–52°F. Cold, often overcast. Thanksgiving weekend race means cold weather is reliable.

Water and Nuun at multiple stations; GU gels at select points.

The Fairmount Park hills in the middle of the race (miles 10–20) are where athletes break. A false flat into the park followed by actual hills depletes athletes who don't anticipate them.